Carlisle's Alibi Series Offers a Durable Glassware Alternative

Whether you're pairing wine with a prix fixe menu for a holiday dinner, serving beer on a patio, or supplying beverages at a private event, the distinctive shattering of a dropped glass is sure to dampen your guests' spirits. Aside from the damage it may do to a restaurant's atmosphere, broken glassware can be a costly mistake that's also potentially dangerous for nearby staff and guests. In some areas, local regulations may actually ban glassware from being used in outdoor events and dining spaces, making an attractive and durable alternative a necessary investment. Carlisle, a leading supplier of foodservice products, offers a line of plastic drinkware and stemware for safely serving beer, wine, cocktails, and other beverages.

Using Carlisle Plastic Drinkware and Stemware

Carlisle plastic drinkware in the Alibi series is made of either polycarbonate or SAN (styrene acrylonitrile resin) plastic, two of the most common types of plastic drinkware materials. Stemware in this series is made of polycarbonate, an economic and popular choice for imitation glassware because it can give plastic glasses a clarity designed to mimic the look and feel of traditional glassware, but with the benefits of enhanced durability. Although it is dishwasher safe, handwashing can extend the life of these pieces by preventing clouding, etching, and damage caused by harsh dishwashing chemicals.

Alibi barware is made of SAN plastic, offering operators a BPA-free option. This material is less resistant to breaking than polycarbonate, but is less susceptible to chemical damage. However, both types of Carlisle plastic drinkware are shatterproof, so they can be safely used in indoor and outdoor beverage service at bars, restaurants, resorts, and catered events.

The designs of the plastic stemware and drinkware in the Alibi series mimic the appearance of traditional glassware, with heavy bases on barware, slim stems on wine glasses, and an elegant martini glass with a classic V-shaped bowl. In addition to stemware for champagne, wine, and cocktails, the line includes a pint glass, a highball glass, rocks glasses, and shot glasses for serving every drink on your bar menu.